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MIL-W-16878/1Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-065-4321 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-065-4321 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-065-4321. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/1.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: 115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Round Conductor Size: 24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 37 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Departure From Cited Document: AS MODIFIED BY STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR AND AWG STRAND SIZE PER CONDUCTOR AND @BY COLOR PER CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: MIL-M-20693,TYPE 3 GRADE E MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc) First Position Primary Insulation Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-065-4321, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6145 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-065-4321
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/1
Item NameWire,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Round Conductor Size24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor37 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR AND AWG STRAND SIZE PER CONDUCTOR AND @BY COLOR PER CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-M-20693,TYPE 3 GRADE E MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.047 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Round Conductor Size24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor37 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR AND AWG STRAND SIZE PER CONDUCTOR AND @BY COLOR PER CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-M-20693,TYPE 3 GRADE E MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-01-060-7867M22759/16-14-9 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-092-7019M22759/16-14-5 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-065-4321?

NSN 6145-00-065-4321 is a Wire,electrical, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-065-4321?

NSN 6145-00-065-4321 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-W-16878/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-065-4321?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-065-4321: 6145-01-060-7867, 6145-01-092-7019, 6145-00-023-6781 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/1?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/1: Temp Rating: 115.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Round Conductor Size: 24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 37 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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